I am extremely loyal, highly motivated, hardworking, flexible and a quick learner with a thirst for knowledge and self improvement. I have great communication skills and I’m able to work safely on my own using my initiative and also enjoy working as a part of a team and following instructions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online Delivery Driver
Sainsburys
04.2016 - Current
I started working for Sainsbury's as a stop gap role whilst I decided the next step in my career
It’s a position I have taken seriously, ensuring a high level of customer service is adhered to and I have become proficient with driving 3.5 ton van
It’s a role that involves a lot of heavy lifting which has improved my overall fitness and strength.
12.2016 - 04.2016
I had a new baby in December which coincided with being made redundant, I was in a position to be able to take some time out of work to concentrate on my new family.
Recruitment Project Manager
Hunter Human Capital
11.2012 - 12.2015
I started working for Hunter Human Capital making research calls on an ad hoc basis in between my main job at the time
I secured a full time position as a Recruitment Project Manager In May 2013 after proving myself and learning the roll quickly
It was a high pressure role with long hours and a position I did very well in
I had to build a strong rapport with clients and candidates over the phone to ensure a successful outcome
The company was merged with a sister company in December 2015 and I was made redundant.
Senior Care Officer (Unofficial Deputy Manager)
Autism Initiative
01.2013 - 05.2013
I was responsible for the running of a residential home for one individual with complex needs and challenging behaviour in a 2 to 1 care environment
The home had a small team of 7 staff with an area manager in place to support me
I had to ensure the house adhered to strict Care Quality Commission guidelines and all aspects of managing people and the smooth running of the home, ensuring budgetary constraints are adhered to; staff were up to date with all essential training; planning and managing the rotas; building effective working relationships with multi-agencies
A high level of effective communication and recoding of information was important as I was the first point of contact for all staff members, service users family, regional managers and multi-agency professionals.
Senior Care Officer
Henshaws College
02.2009 - 01.2013
This role was very similar to my position at Autism Initiative but on a larger scale with less autonomy
I was responsible for the daily management of a residential house for young people with learning and physical disabilities
I started in 2009 as a student enabler and quickly established myself as a good member of staff and worked my way up to management level
I was a highly regarded member of staff with both the staff team and the students.
Assistant Care Officer
Brackenley Care Home
04.2003 - 02.2009
Brackenley is a private care home for adults with learning difficulties
I worked closely with the Service Users to ensure they were fully independent and able to learn skills to support them with independent living.
Education
11 GCSEs (grades B-D) - undefined
King James’ School, Harrogate
09.1995 - 04.2000
NVQ 2 Health and Social Care - undefined
York College
09.2002 - 05.2005
Additional Information
Full clean driving license and use of own car. I play 6 a side football, I enjoy being outdoors, mountain biking, squash. I really enjoy being creative and using my hands, I really enjoy DIY projects and special FX make up.